The idea that the spirit of the holidays has been overshadowed by commercialism is not a new one. Santa's presence in stores, sponsored parades and a tidal wave of advertising to boost sales has muddled the season's message with financial interests for a very long time. Yet we maintain a sense of hope based on the desirable notions of peace on Earth and good will to all. ... Keep reading »

In the 1970's the cultural historian William Irwin Thompson described Richard Nixon’s resignation as U.S. President as the end of the presidency itself. He believed Nixon’s departure symbolized a shift in the power of the office rather than just the failure of one man. ... Keep reading »

Jupiter is the largest true planet and it is considered the luckiest of them all in astrological tradition. In fact, this giant planet’s gravitational field is so strong that it attracts many of the potentially destructive bodies (like comets, asteroids and meteors) that might otherwise hit the Earth. Jupiter’s cycle is ... Keep reading »

The Sun, Moon and planets, simply called “planets” by astrologers, are descriptions of fundamental energies that operate inside us and in the world around us. The Sun is the primary source of energy; it is the light and life of the solar system and the animating principle ... Keep reading »